As a Santa Monica parent with children in elementary and middle school, I have watched our city wrestle with decline, from empty storefronts and safety concerns to a feeling that
Voters in Sacramento got a mailer in recent weeks declaring that “California’s landmark election reform — under attack by Sacramento politicians.” Orinda residents have received flyers that shout “Fight back
James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton will partner with Caruso and River Jetty Restaurant Group to open Spacca Tutto, a new Italian-American steakhouse concept at Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades,
The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as
A Santa Monica man who ran an illegal online sports betting business was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison this week for operating an unlawful gambling enterprise, tax evasion
The city of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Place formally announced the upcoming opening of a new police substation in the heart of the downtown retail district last week — a
As Gov. Gavin Newsom ramps up what appears to be a 2028 White House bid, a mainstay of his pitch during television interviews and social media appearances is California’s
Santa Monica College will honor military veterans with four free events during Veterans Awareness Week in early November, all held on the main campus at 1900 Pico Blvd.
The week
At the October 28, 2025 City Council Meeting, Councilmember Zwick once again demonstrated that he cannot be trusted to recuse himself when appropriate, given his conflict of interest as a
Caltrans will implement multiple lane closures and traffic restrictions on Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Nov. 3-9, as part of ongoing Palisades Fire recovery and emergency repair work.
The Malibu City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance Monday night officially designating the entire city as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, making it one of only a handful
Los Angeles struggles to balance its humane responses to addiction and homelessness with its more instant but often less durable alternatives — police action. MacArthur Park, a 35-acre space in the
